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Study Shows Global Talent Squeeze Continues to Affect Employers

posted on June 3, 2014

By Deloitte | Link to Article

By Deloitte | Link to Article

Even as the economy slowly improves, human resources (HR) professionals around the globe struggle to find the right people for technical and skilled jobs. This talent shortage makes employee retention and engagement strategies even more critical.

The 2014 “Global Top Five Total Rewards Priorities Survey” from Deloitte, the International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists (ISCEBS) and the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans shows that HR leaders globally are acutely focused on talent as the top challenge and priority over the next three years. With the added challenge of managing the dynamics of four distinct generations in the global workforce, the survey results point to the need for more effective and adaptable talent strategies and rewards programs.

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